06-18-2005, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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First shakedown cruise completed
Last winter I decided to do some major restoration to my car. The body came off for paint. The engine came out for some new seals. The suspension got all new shocks, ball joints and bushings. The fuel cell, fuel lines, oil lines, oil cooler, radiator, steering column, power steering cooler, clutch, brake lines, electrical lines and instrument panel were all replaced. ... From the beginning, the plan was to have everything back together in time for Willis 2005. So my goal was to have it back together by May 1, allowing two months to debug any problems. Off course, the painter took longer than expected and other unexpected problems arose, so reassembly was finally completed today. I just finished the first shakedown cruise and brought home a short list of additional work to be done. With a little luck, I'll put another 250 miles on it and have any significant problems resolved before next weekend. ... If it weren't for the lure of the Willis 2005, this job would probably have taken two years. Thanks Johan.
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor
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